Overview
Assumption College is Committed to Catholic Education in a Small but Diverse Community Setting
Assumption College is a Catholic college that was established in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption. It is a coeducational institution with a reputation for excellence in a classic liberal arts curriculum, along with strong academic programs in business and professional studies. The student body is comprised of 2,150 undergraduate students, and the school offers nearly 40 majors and over forty minors, allowing students the same selection of courses of study that they would find at a larger university.
The school's diversity also approaches that of a large university setting, with students who hail from 30 states and 12 foreign countries. The small college setting allows students to enjoy Assumption's diversity in an intimate, personal environment where they will receive individual attention and be part of a supportive community.
Assumption Receives National Recognition as an Academic Institution of Excellence
The diverse, challenging curriculum at Assumption College is infused with the rich Catholic intellectual tradition. The school's clear and distinctive Catholic identity allows it to stand out among the nation's premier academic institutions. Its uniqueness has allowed it to be nationally recognized as an excellent choice for higher education.
For example, the "Princeton Review" listed Assumption College as "one of the best colleges and universities in the Northeast." Additionally, the 2009 issue of "U.S. News and World Report: Best Colleges" ranked Assumption among the best Northern colleges to obtain a masters degree from. Assumption students and alumni are enthusiastic about their experience at the New England college, and in the 2008 National Survey of Student Engagement report, Assumption students gave their experience higher marks than students surveyed at other private, four-year colleges.
Worcester, Massachusetts, Provides Culture and Diversions in Proximity to Larger Metropolitan Areas
There are many factors that make students, alumni, and faculty of Assumption College so attached to the institution. The physical beauty of the campus is one aspect of this loyalty. Located on 185 acres, the Assumption campus is in a residential neighborhood near downtown Worcester, Massachusetts. Worcester is the second-largest city in New England, and within an hour's drive from both Boston and Providence.
Worcester is home to 12 other colleges and universities, as well as many restaurants, cultural venues and programs, retail and entertainment options, and professional sports teams, making it an excellent setting for excursions off-campus.
Students Guide Their Own Learning through Individual Attention from Experienced Faculty Members
Inside the classroom, students receive a top-notch education that is a combination of faculty excellence, academic rigor, and a small student-faculty ratio of 12:1. The small student-faculty ratio allows professors to get to know the students in order to help them succeed and achieve their goals in academic and personal development. Individual attention from faculty members, 91 percent of whom hold doctoral or terminal degrees, allows students to receive the engagement and feedback they need to succeed in the academic and professional worlds.
Professors are active scholars who love teaching, and they challenge students to explore new avenues of knowledge and make their own discoveries while learning responsibly and becoming involved and knowledgeable in their chosen fields of study. This process begins with the First Year Experience, which is designed to introduce students to college life and the Catholic educational tradition, as well as to introduce them to their academic advisers, who are all full-time faculty members.
Challenging Academic and Study Abroad Options Allow Assumption Students to Become Well-Rounded Members of Society
Assumption's co-curricular opportunities and study abroad programs give students the chance to expand their horizons and branch out beyond the classroom during their time at the college. An honors program allows students to challenge themselves academically, and academic credit is available for study in countries around the globe.
Assumption's study abroad providers have been chosen by the college based on their reputations for academic rigor, authentic cultural offerings, and global reach, as well as for their popularity with past students. Some of the most frequently visited sites include: Tokyo, Sydney, Melbourne, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Florence, London, Paris, Dublin, Costa Rica, Washington D.C., and the Semester at Sea program.
Clubs and Organizations for Every Interest Help Make Student Life at Assumption Robust and Active
When students are not studying, they have the chance to become involved in more than 60 clubs and organizations, ensuring a well-rounded, engaged college experience. Among the most popular student organizations are the AC Chorale, Student Government Association, Le Provocateur (student-run newspaper), Pre-law Club, Drama Club, Campus Ministry Core Team, and club sports like the equestrian team. An active campus life within a supportive community is one of the hallmarks of an Assumption education and contributes to the diverse, dynamic experience students enjoy.
